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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 186.70 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 186.70 and 83.52 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 186.70 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/186.70 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 186.70 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 15,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593.18/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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