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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.27 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.27 and 80.50 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.27 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.27 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.27 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 15,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075.24/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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