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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.15, 202.66 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.15, 202.66 and 86.74 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.15 : 202.66 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.15/202.66 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.15x = 202.66 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.15x = 17,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578.73/135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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