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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 186.45 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 186.45 and 102.36 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 186.45 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/186.45 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 186.45 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 19,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.02/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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