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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 186.58 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 186.58 and 102.42 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 186.58 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/186.58 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 186.58 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 19,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109.52/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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