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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 186.03 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 186.03 and 91.27 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 186.03 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/186.03 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 186.03 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 16,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.19/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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