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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.52 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.52 and 89.24 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.52 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.52 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.52 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 16,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732.90/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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