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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 186.83 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 186.83 and 102.57 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 186.83 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/186.83 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 186.83 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 19,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163.13/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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