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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.65 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.65 and 106.39 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.65 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.65 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.65 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 19,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963.96/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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