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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.56 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.56 and 103.12 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.56 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.56 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.56 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 19,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.19/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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