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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.09 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.09 and 91.32 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.09 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.09 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.09 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 16,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.74/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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