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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 187.66 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 187.66 and 76.97 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 187.66 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/187.66 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 187.66 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 14,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444.19/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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