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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.39 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.39 and 88.50 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.39 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.39 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.39 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 16,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495.52/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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