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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 186.65 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 186.65 and 88.72 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 186.65 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/186.65 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 186.65 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 16,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559.01/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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