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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.70 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.70 and 83.58 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.70 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.70 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.70 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 15,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687.55/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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