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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.65 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.65 and 86.91 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.65 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.65 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.65 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 16,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,308.66/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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