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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.43, 186.77 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.43, 186.77 and 102.69 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.43 : 186.77 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.43/186.77 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.43x = 186.77 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.43x = 19,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179.67/135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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