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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.85, 187.53 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.85, 187.53 and 86.80 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.85 : 187.53 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.85/187.53 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.85x = 187.53 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.85x = 16,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.60/135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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