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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.89 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.89 and 98.15 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.89 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.89 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.89 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 18,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.83/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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