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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 187.42 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 187.42 and 89.23 is: 123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 187.42 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/187.42 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 187.42 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 16,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722.66/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.02

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