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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.33 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.33 and 130.42 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.33 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.33 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.33 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 24,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431.58/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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