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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.38 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.38 and 103.08 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.38 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.38 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.38 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 19,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.13/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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