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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.49 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.49 and 130.67 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.49 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.49 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.49 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 24,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497.73/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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