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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 186.68 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 186.68 and 102.46 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 186.68 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/186.68 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 186.68 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 19,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127.23/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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