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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 186.72 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 186.72 and 91.64 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 186.72 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/186.72 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 186.72 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 17,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111.02/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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