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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 186.74 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 186.74 and 86.25 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 186.74 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/186.74 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 186.74 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 16,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105.89/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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