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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.67, 187.14 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.67, 187.14 and 89.04 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.67 : 187.14 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.67/187.14 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.67x = 187.14 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.67x = 16,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662.95/135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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