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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 186.81 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 186.81 and 113.07 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 186.81 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/186.81 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 186.81 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 21,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121.57/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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