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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 187.08 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 187.08 and 88.89 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 187.08 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/187.08 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 187.08 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 16,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.10/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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