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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.67, 187.09 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.67, 187.09 and 89.03 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.67 : 187.09 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.67/187.09 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.67x = 187.09 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.67x = 16,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.46/135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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