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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 187.64 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 187.64 and 89.30 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 187.64 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/187.64 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 187.64 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 16,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756.25/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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