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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.55 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.55 and 86.20 is: 118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.55 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.55 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.55 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 16,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.23/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.89

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