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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 186 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 186 and 115.60 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 186 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/186 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 186 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 21,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501.60/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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