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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 186.23 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 186.23 and 106.01 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 186.23 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/186.23 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 186.23 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 19,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741.71/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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