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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 187.02 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 187.02 and 88.87 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 187.02 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/187.02 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 187.02 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 16,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.47/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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