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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 187.10 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 187.10 and 91.73 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 187.10 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/187.10 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 187.10 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 17,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162.33/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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