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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 187.25 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 187.25 and 129.83 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 187.25 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/187.25 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 187.25 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 24,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309.08/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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