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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.03 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.03 and 80.28 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.03 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.03 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.03 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 15,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,014.77/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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