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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.65 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.65 and 76.97 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.65 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.65 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.65 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 14,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443.42/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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