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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 188.49 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 188.49 and 134.66 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 188.49 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/188.49 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 188.49 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 25,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,382.06/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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