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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 186.26 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 186.26 and 112.88 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 186.26 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/186.26 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 186.26 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 21,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025.03/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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