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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 187.59 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 187.59 and 104.94 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 187.59 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/187.59 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 187.59 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 19,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685.69/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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