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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 187.54 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 187.54 and 80.66 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 187.54 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/187.54 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 187.54 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 15,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126.98/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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