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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 186.37 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 186.37 and 110.49 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 186.37 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/186.37 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 186.37 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 20,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592.02/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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