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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 187.04 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 187.04 and 98.81 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 187.04 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/187.04 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 187.04 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 18,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480.93/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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