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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 186.84 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 186.84 and 111.04 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 186.84 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/186.84 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 186.84 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 20,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,746.71/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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