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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.29 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.29 and 111.72 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.29 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.29 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.29 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 20,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.76/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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