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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 186.98 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 186.98 and 112.22 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 186.98 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/186.98 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 186.98 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 20,982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.33/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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