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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.68 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.68 and 104.86 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.68 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.68 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.68 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 19,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680.12/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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