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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 186.36 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 186.36 and 134.13 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 186.36 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/186.36 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 186.36 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 24,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,996.47/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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