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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 187.51 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 187.51 and 77.67 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 187.51 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/187.51 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 187.51 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 14,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.90/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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