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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 186.98 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 186.98 and 111.04 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 186.98 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/186.98 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 186.98 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 20,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762.26/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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