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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.65, 187.13 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.65, 187.13 and 89.01 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.65 : 187.13 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.65/187.13 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.65x = 187.13 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.65x = 16,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.06/135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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