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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 187.41 and 86.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 187.41 and 86.78 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 187.41 = 86.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/187.41 = 86.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 187.41 × 86.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 16,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263.01/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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