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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.74 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.74 and 113.32 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.74 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.74 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.74 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 21,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.38/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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