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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 186.90 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 186.90 and 135.06 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 186.90 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/186.90 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 186.90 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 25,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242.71/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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