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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 204 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 204 and 87.88 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 204 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/204 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 204 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 17,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.52/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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