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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 187.58 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 187.58 and 86.84 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 187.58 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/187.58 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 187.58 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 16,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.51/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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