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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 187.12 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 187.12 and 129.52 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 187.12 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/187.12 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 187.12 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 24,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235.78/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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