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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 187.10 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 187.10 and 96.88 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 187.10 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/187.10 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 187.10 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 18,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.25/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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