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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.56 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.56 and 80.65 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.56 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.56 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.56 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 15,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126.95/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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