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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 186.70 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 186.70 and 86.28 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 186.70 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/186.70 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 186.70 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 16,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108.48/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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