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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.61 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.61 and 106.40 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.61 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.61 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.61 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 19,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961.70/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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