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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 188.94 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 188.94 and 134.24 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 188.94 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/188.94 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 188.94 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 25,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.36/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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