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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.83 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.83 and 129.47 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.83 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.83 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.83 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 24,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.97/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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