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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 186.78 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 186.78 and 76.34 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 186.78 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/186.78 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 186.78 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 14,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258.79/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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