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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 187.24 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 187.24 and 106.47 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 187.24 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/187.24 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 187.24 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 19,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,935.44/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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