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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 187.34 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 187.34 and 76.75 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 187.34 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/187.34 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 187.34 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 14,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377.78/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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