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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.56 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.56 and 89.32 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.56 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.56 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.56 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 16,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751.92/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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