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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.24 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.24 and 80.45 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.24 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.24 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.24 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 15,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.46/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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