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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 187.45 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 187.45 and 98.99 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 187.45 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/187.45 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 187.45 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 18,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,555.68/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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