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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.43 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.43 and 89.28 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.43 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.43 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.43 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 16,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,733.30/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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