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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.27 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.27 and 104.64 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.27 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.27 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.27 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 19,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.93/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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