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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.33 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.33 and 89.10 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.33 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.33 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.33 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 16,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691.10/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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