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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 186.26 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 186.26 and 91.34 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 186.26 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/186.26 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 186.26 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 17,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011.60/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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