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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 187.20 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 187.20 and 88.98 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 187.20 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/187.20 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 187.20 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 16,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657.06/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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