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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.11 and 100.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.11 and 100.69 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.11 = 100.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.11 = 100.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.11 × 100.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 18,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,840.69/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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