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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 186.73 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 186.73 and 91.67 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 186.73 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/186.73 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 186.73 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 17,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117.54/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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