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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 187 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 187 and 102.72 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 187 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/187 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 187 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 19,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208.64/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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