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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 186.70 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 186.70 and 114.70 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 186.70 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/186.70 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 186.70 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 21,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,414.49/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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