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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 187.53 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 187.53 and 83.44 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 187.53 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/187.53 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 187.53 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 15,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647.50/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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