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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.34 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.34 and 102.74 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.34 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.34 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.34 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 19,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245.86/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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