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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 188.21 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 188.21 and 133.98 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 188.21 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/188.21 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 188.21 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 25,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,215.71/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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