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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 186.88 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 186.88 and 88.83 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 186.88 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/186.88 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 186.88 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 16,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600.55/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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