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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 187.39 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 187.39 and 80.53 is: 111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 187.39 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/187.39 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 187.39 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 15,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090.84/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.16

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