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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 186.46 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 186.46 and 110.96 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 186.46 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/186.46 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 186.46 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 20,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,689.60/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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