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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.35 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.35 and 80.49 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.35 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.35 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.35 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 15,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080.20/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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