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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 186.92 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 186.92 and 106.18 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 186.92 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/186.92 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 186.92 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 19,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847.17/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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