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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.83, 259.23 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.83, 259.23 and 135.45 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.83 : 259.23 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.83/259.23 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.83x = 259.23 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.83x = 35,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.70/187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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