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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 186.51 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 186.51 and 79.87 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 186.51 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/186.51 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 186.51 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 14,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896.55/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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