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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.77 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.77 and 86.18 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.77 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.77 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.77 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 16,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094.47/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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