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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.04 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.04 and 86.49 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.04 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.04 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.04 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 16,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,176.66/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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