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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.03 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.03 and 102.33 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.03 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.03 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.03 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 19,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036.45/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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