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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 186.76 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 186.76 and 91.68 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 186.76 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/186.76 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 186.76 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 17,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122.16/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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