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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 187.56 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 187.56 and 99.06 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 187.56 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/187.56 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 187.56 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 18,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.69/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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