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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 186.66 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 186.66 and 109.36 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 186.66 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/186.66 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 186.66 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 20,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413.14/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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