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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 186.78 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 186.78 and 88.74 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 186.78 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/186.78 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 186.78 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 16,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574.86/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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