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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.85, 187.47 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.85, 187.47 and 86.74 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.85 : 187.47 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.85/187.47 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.85x = 187.47 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.85x = 16,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261.15/135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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