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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 187.47 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 187.47 and 91.64 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 187.47 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/187.47 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 187.47 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 17,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178.81/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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