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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.67, 187.14 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.67, 187.14 and 102.86 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.67 : 187.14 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.67/187.14 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.67x = 187.14 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.67x = 19,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249.22/135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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