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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 186.94 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 186.94 and 130.14 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 186.94 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/186.94 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 186.94 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 24,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328.37/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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