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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.48 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.48 and 113.28 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.48 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.48 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.48 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 21,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124.45/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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