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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 187.54 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 187.54 and 89.31 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 187.54 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/187.54 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 187.54 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 16,748.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748.97/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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