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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 186.08 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 186.08 and 108.71 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 186.08 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/186.08 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 186.08 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 20,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227.98/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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