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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 186.96 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 186.96 and 113.44 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 186.96 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/186.96 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 186.96 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 21,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208.74/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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