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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 186.93 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 186.93 and 80.22 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 186.93 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/186.93 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 186.93 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 14,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995.52/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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