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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 186.54 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 186.54 and 88.47 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 186.54 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/186.54 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 186.54 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 16,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503.19/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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