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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 187.10 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 187.10 and 86.51 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 187.10 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/187.10 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 187.10 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 16,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186.02/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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