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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 186.89 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 186.89 and 76.42 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 186.89 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/186.89 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 186.89 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 14,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282.44/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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