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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.19 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.19 and 112.47 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.19 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.19 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.19 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 21,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053.26/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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