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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 186.87 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 186.87 and 104.61 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 186.87 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/186.87 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 186.87 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 19,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,548.47/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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