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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 187.07 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 187.07 and 86.47 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 187.07 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/187.07 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 187.07 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 16,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.04/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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