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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 190.60 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 190.60 and 135.80 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 190.60 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/190.60 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 190.60 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 25,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883.48/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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