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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 187.67 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 187.67 and 128.42 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 187.67 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/187.67 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 187.67 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 24,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100.58/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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