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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 187.01 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 187.01 and 98.70 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 187.01 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/187.01 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 187.01 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 18,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.89/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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