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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 186.86 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 186.86 and 91.84 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 186.86 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/186.86 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 186.86 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 17,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.22/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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