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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 187.49 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 187.49 and 94.42 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 187.49 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/187.49 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 187.49 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 17,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.40/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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