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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.11, 186.31 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.11, 186.31 and 102.31 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.11 : 186.31 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.11/186.31 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.11x = 186.31 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.11x = 19,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061.38/135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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