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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 187.44 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 187.44 and 80.52 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 187.44 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/187.44 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 187.44 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 15,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092.67/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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