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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 186.42 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 186.42 and 76.86 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 186.42 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/186.42 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 186.42 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 14,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327.86/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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