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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 186.42 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 186.42 and 76.87 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 186.42 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/186.42 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 186.42 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 14,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328.79/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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