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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 187.20 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 187.20 and 89.11 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 187.20 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/187.20 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 187.20 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 16,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,681.39/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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