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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 186.42 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 186.42 and 113.80 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 186.42 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/186.42 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 186.42 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 21,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214.60/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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