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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 187.59 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 187.59 and 105.11 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 187.59 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/187.59 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 187.59 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 19,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718.66/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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