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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 186.61 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 186.61 and 77 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 186.61 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/186.61 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 186.61 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 14,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368.97/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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