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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 259.52 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 259.52 and 135.48 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 259.52 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/259.52 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 259.52 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 35,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158.98/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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