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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 186.86 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 186.86 and 102.18 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 186.86 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/186.86 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 186.86 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 19,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,093.26/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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