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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 187.07 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 187.07 and 102.81 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 187.07 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/187.07 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 187.07 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 19,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232.15/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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