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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 187.51 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 187.51 and 80.58 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 187.51 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/187.51 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 187.51 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 15,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109.15/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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