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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 186.73 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 186.73 and 107.72 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 186.73 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/186.73 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 186.73 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 20,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114.09/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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