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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.67, 187.36 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.67, 187.36 and 98.93 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.67 : 187.36 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.67/187.36 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.67x = 187.36 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.67x = 18,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.52/135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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