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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.19 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.19 and 102.10 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.19 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.19 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.19 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 19,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,010.55/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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