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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 186.60 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 186.60 and 100.27 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 186.60 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/186.60 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 186.60 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 18,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710.99/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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