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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 188.82 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 188.82 and 134.64 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 188.82 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/188.82 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 188.82 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 25,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.72/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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