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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 186.28 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 186.28 and 90.79 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 186.28 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/186.28 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 186.28 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 16,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,912.36/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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