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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.27 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.27 and 86.66 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.27 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.27 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.27 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 16,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227.67/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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