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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 186.86 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 186.86 and 86.40 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 186.86 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/186.86 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 186.86 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 16,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.70/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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