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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 186.83 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 186.83 and 88.16 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 186.83 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/186.83 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 186.83 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 16,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470.22/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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