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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 186.44 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 186.44 and 102.32 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 186.44 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/186.44 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 186.44 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 19,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076.54/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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