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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 186.87 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 186.87 and 104.21 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 186.87 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/186.87 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 186.87 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 19,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473.29/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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