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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 187.60 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 187.60 and 91.70 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 187.60 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/187.60 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 187.60 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 17,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202.92/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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