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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 186.57 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 186.57 and 102.39 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 186.57 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/186.57 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 186.57 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 19,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101.97/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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