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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 187.75 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 187.75 and 86.88 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 187.75 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/187.75 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 187.75 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 16,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,311.72/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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