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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 187.09 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 187.09 and 86.45 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 187.09 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/187.09 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 187.09 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 16,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.83/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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