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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 186.73 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 186.73 and 86.19 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 186.73 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/186.73 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 186.73 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 16,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094.11/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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