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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 187.24 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 187.24 and 102.74 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 187.24 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/187.24 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 187.24 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 19,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237.04/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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