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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 187.11 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 187.11 and 104.40 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 187.11 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/187.11 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 187.11 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 19,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534.28/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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