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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.03 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.03 and 102.15 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.03 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.03 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.03 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 19,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.96/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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