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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 186.27 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 186.27 and 88.44 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 186.27 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/186.27 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 186.27 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 16,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473.72/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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