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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 187.48 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 187.48 and 86.83 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 187.48 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/187.48 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 187.48 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 16,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278.53/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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