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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.11 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.11 and 134.55 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.11 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.11 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.11 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 25,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175.65/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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