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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 187.54 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 187.54 and 104.69 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 187.54 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/187.54 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 187.54 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 19,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.56/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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