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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 187.28 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 187.28 and 130.40 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 187.28 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/187.28 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 187.28 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 24,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,421.31/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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