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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 187.42 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 187.42 and 94.29 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 187.42 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/187.42 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 187.42 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 17,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.83/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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