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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.37 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.37 and 114.39 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.37 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.37 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.37 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 21,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318.58/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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