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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 187.14 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 187.14 and 113.64 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 187.14 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/187.14 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 187.14 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 21,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.59/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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