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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 186.53 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 186.53 and 86.14 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 186.53 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/186.53 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 186.53 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 16,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067.69/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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