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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 186.30 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 186.30 and 88.46 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 186.30 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/186.30 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 186.30 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 16,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479.17/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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