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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 187.05 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 187.05 and 102.88 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 187.05 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/187.05 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 187.05 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 19,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.70/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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