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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.10 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.10 and 99.02 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.10 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.10 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.10 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 18,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526.99/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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