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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 187.37 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 187.37 and 93.83 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 187.37 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/187.37 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 187.37 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 17,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580.93/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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