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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 187.38 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 187.38 and 76.78 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 187.38 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/187.38 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 187.38 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 14,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386.57/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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