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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 187 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 187 and 91.88 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 187 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/187 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 187 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 17,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181.56/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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