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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.12 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.12 and 96.24 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.12 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.12 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.12 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 17,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912.19/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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