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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.76 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.76 and 110.53 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.76 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.76 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.76 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 20,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642.58/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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