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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 186.66 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 186.66 and 110.44 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 186.66 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/186.66 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 186.66 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 20,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614.73/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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