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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 186.79 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 186.79 and 115.74 is: 159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 186.79 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/186.79 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 186.79 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 21,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,619.07/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.83

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