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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 187.45 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 187.45 and 94.52 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 187.45 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/187.45 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 187.45 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 17,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,718.01/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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