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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 186.66 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 186.66 and 91.58 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 186.66 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/186.66 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 186.66 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 17,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094.32/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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