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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 186.78 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 186.78 and 109.24 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 186.78 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/186.78 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 186.78 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 20,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.85/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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