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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.57 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.57 and 79.93 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.57 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.57 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.57 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 14,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.80/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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