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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.08 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.08 and 135.46 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.08 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.08 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.08 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 35,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094.98/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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