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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 186.72 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 186.72 and 110.94 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 186.72 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/186.72 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 186.72 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 20,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714.72/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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