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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 186.33 and 76.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 186.33 and 76.81 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 186.33 = 76.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/186.33 = 76.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 186.33 × 76.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 14,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312.01/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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