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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 185.85 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 185.85 and 111.51 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 185.85 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/185.85 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 185.85 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 20,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724.13/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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