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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 187.35 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 187.35 and 96.81 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 187.35 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/187.35 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 187.35 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 18,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137.35/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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