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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.54 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.54 and 86.86 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.54 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.54 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.54 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 16,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289.72/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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