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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 186.90 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 186.90 and 113.76 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 186.90 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/186.90 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 186.90 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 21,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261.74/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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