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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 187.55 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 187.55 and 129.32 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 187.55 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/187.55 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 187.55 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 24,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253.97/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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