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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.57 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.57 and 103.17 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.57 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.57 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.57 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 19,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.85/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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