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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 186.48 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 186.48 and 113.22 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 186.48 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/186.48 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 186.48 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 21,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113.27/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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