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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 186.36 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 186.36 and 91.36 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 186.36 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/186.36 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 186.36 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 17,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025.85/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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