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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 187.37 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 187.37 and 91.34 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 187.37 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/187.37 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 187.37 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 17,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112.98/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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