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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 187.68 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 187.68 and 83.56 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 187.68 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/187.68 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 187.68 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 15,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682.07/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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