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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.55, 187.53 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.55, 187.53 and 110.94 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.55 : 187.53 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.55/187.53 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.55x = 187.53 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.55x = 20,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,804.58/135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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