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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.55, 186.87 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.55, 186.87 and 96.67 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.55 : 186.87 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.55/186.87 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.55x = 186.87 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.55x = 18,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064.72/135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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