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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.36 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.36 and 88.44 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.36 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.36 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.36 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 16,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.68/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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