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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.98 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.98 and 106.38 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.98 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.98 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.98 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 19,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,890.40/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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