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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.02 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.02 and 96.84 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.02 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.02 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.02 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 18,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.02/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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