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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 186.46 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 186.46 and 91.42 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 186.46 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/186.46 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 186.46 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 17,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046.17/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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