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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.66 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.66 and 104.93 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.66 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.66 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.66 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 19,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.16/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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