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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.82 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.82 and 80.11 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.82 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.82 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.82 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 14,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,966.15/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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