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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 186.56 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 186.56 and 104.32 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 186.56 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/186.56 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 186.56 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 19,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.94/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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