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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 186.36 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 186.36 and 113.34 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 186.36 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/186.36 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 186.36 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 21,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122.04/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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