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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 187.55 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 187.55 and 108.36 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 187.55 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/187.55 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 187.55 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 20,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322.92/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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