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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 187.25 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 187.25 and 103.14 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 187.25 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/187.25 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 187.25 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 19,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312.45/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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