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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 186.70 and 82.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 186.70 and 82.84 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 186.70 = 82.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/186.70 = 82.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 186.70 × 82.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 15,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466.23/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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