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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 186.50 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 186.50 and 83.38 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 186.50 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/186.50 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 186.50 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 15,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.02/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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