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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.11, 186.22 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.11, 186.22 and 103.97 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.11 : 186.22 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.11/186.22 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.11x = 186.22 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.11x = 19,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361.29/135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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