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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 186.85 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 186.85 and 91.91 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 186.85 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/186.85 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 186.85 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 17,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.62/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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