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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 186.61 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 186.61 and 98.35 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 186.61 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/186.61 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 186.61 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 18,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353.09/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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