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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 187.08 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 187.08 and 102.80 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 187.08 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/187.08 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 187.08 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 19,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,231.82/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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