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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 186.63 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 186.63 and 111.97 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 186.63 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/186.63 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 186.63 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 20,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,896.96/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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