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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.70 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.70 and 96.72 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.70 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.70 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.70 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 18,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154.34/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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