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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 186.56 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 186.56 and 76.96 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 186.56 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/186.56 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 186.56 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 14,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357.66/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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