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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.55 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.55 and 90.92 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.55 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.55 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.55 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 16,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,961.82/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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