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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 186.76 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 186.76 and 98.62 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 186.76 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/186.76 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 186.76 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 18,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418.02/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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