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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.54 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.54 and 91.65 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.54 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.54 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.54 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 17,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096.39/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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