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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 187.08 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 187.08 and 88.88 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 187.08 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/187.08 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 187.08 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 16,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.74/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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