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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 186.68 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 186.68 and 112.10 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 186.68 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/186.68 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 186.68 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 20,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926.83/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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