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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.60 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.60 and 80.68 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.60 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.60 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.60 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 15,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.57/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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