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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 187.68 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 187.68 and 108.48 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 187.68 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/187.68 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 187.68 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 20,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359.53/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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