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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.85, 187.38 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.85, 187.38 and 108.18 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.85 : 187.38 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.85/187.38 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.85x = 187.38 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.85x = 20,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,270.77/135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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