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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.75 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.75 and 96.66 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.75 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.75 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.75 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 18,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051.26/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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