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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.65, 187.26 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.65, 187.26 and 91.42 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.65 : 187.26 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.65/187.26 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.65x = 187.26 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.65x = 17,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119.31/135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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