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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 186.80 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 186.80 and 96.50 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 186.80 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/186.80 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 186.80 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 18,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026.20/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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