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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.14 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.14 and 106.12 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.14 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.14 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.14 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 19,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859.30/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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