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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 187.44 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 187.44 and 94.28 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 187.44 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/187.44 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 187.44 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 17,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.84/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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