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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 187.03 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 187.03 and 76.52 is: 105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 187.03 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/187.03 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 187.03 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 14,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310.41/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.60

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