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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 187.49 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 187.49 and 108.50 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 187.49 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/187.49 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 187.49 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 20,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342.00/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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