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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.74 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.74 and 99.08 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.74 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.74 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.74 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 18,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601.28/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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