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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.24 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.24 and 94.32 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.24 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.24 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.24 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 17,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660.48/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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