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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 187.20 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 187.20 and 106.59 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 187.20 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/187.20 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 187.20 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 19,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953.65/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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