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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 186.54 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 186.54 and 102.50 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 186.54 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/186.54 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 186.54 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 19,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.35/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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