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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 258.55 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 258.55 and 135.05 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 258.55 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/258.55 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 258.55 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 34,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,917.49/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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