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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 186.74 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 186.74 and 98.80 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 186.74 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/186.74 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 186.74 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 18,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449.91/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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