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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.85 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.85 and 80.13 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.85 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.85 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.85 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 14,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972.29/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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