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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.32, 186.54 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.32, 186.54 and 106.16 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.32 : 186.54 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.32/186.54 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.32x = 186.54 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.32x = 19,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803.09/135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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