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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 186.56 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 186.56 and 107.50 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 186.56 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/186.56 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 186.56 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 20,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.66/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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