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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.82, 187.30 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.82, 187.30 and 98.72 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.82 : 187.30 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.82/187.30 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.82x = 187.30 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.82x = 18,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,488.95/135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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