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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.46 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.46 and 135.42 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.46 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.46 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.46 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 35,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,136.07/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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