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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.46 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.46 and 86.05 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.46 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.46 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.46 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 16,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044.88/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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