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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 186.33 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 186.33 and 107.52 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 186.33 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/186.33 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 186.33 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 20,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034.20/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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