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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.34 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.34 and 108.28 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.34 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.34 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.34 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 20,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.17/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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