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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.24 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.24 and 87.74 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.24 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.24 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.24 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 16,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340.70/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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