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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 187.42 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 187.42 and 80.55 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 187.42 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/187.42 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 187.42 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 15,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097.10/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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