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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 186.90 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 186.90 and 109.72 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 186.90 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/186.90 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 186.90 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 20,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506.67/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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