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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 187.38 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 187.38 and 131.44 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 187.38 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/187.38 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 187.38 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 24,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629.23/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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