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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 186.84 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 186.84 and 104.37 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 186.84 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/186.84 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 186.84 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 19,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500.49/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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