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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 186.66 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 186.66 and 102.72 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 186.66 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/186.66 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 186.66 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 19,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.72/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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