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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 186.79 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 186.79 and 87.46 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 186.79 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/186.79 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 186.79 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 16,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336.65/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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