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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.14 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.14 and 104.40 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.14 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.14 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.14 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 19,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.42/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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