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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.43, 186.72 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.43, 186.72 and 91.69 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.43 : 186.72 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.43/186.72 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.43x = 186.72 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.43x = 17,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.36/135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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