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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 187.65 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 187.65 and 86.88 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 187.65 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/187.65 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 187.65 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 16,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.03/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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