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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 187.16 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 187.16 and 96.30 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 187.16 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/187.16 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 187.16 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 18,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023.03/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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