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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 186.65 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 186.65 and 91.63 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 186.65 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/186.65 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 186.65 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 17,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103.37/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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