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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.56 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.56 and 91.48 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.56 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.56 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.56 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 17,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.51/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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