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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.52 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.52 and 89.36 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.52 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.52 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.52 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 16,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755.40/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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