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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 186.44 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 186.44 and 91.69 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 186.44 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/186.44 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 186.44 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 17,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.76/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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