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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.42 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.42 and 107.51 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.42 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.42 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.42 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 20,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.08/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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