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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 186.36 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 186.36 and 115.92 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 186.36 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/186.36 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 186.36 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 21,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602.85/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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