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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186.10 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186.10 and 91.20 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186.10 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186.10 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186.10 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 16,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972.32/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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