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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 186.73 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 186.73 and 112.08 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 186.73 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/186.73 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 186.73 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 20,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928.42/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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