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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 187.42 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 187.42 and 94.44 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 187.42 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/187.42 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 187.42 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 17,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699.94/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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