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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 186.35 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 186.35 and 88.47 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 186.35 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/186.35 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 186.35 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 16,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485.94/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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