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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 186.72 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 186.72 and 82.86 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 186.72 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/186.72 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 186.72 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 15,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471.62/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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