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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.63 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.63 and 106.49 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.63 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.63 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.63 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 19,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980.22/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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