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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 187.04 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 187.04 and 80.24 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 187.04 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/187.04 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 187.04 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 15,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.15/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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