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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 186.69 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 186.69 and 104.27 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 186.69 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/186.69 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 186.69 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 19,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465.62/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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