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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 186 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 186 and 102.24 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 186 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/186 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 186 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 19,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,016.64/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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