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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 186.54 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 186.54 and 102.52 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 186.54 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/186.54 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 186.54 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 19,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.08/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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