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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.12 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.12 and 106.66 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.12 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.12 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.12 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 19,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.22/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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