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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 187.12 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 187.12 and 80.33 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 187.12 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/187.12 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 187.12 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 15,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.95/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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