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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 187.44 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 187.44 and 103.20 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 187.44 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/187.44 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 187.44 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 19,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343.81/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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