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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 186.92 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 186.92 and 112.24 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 186.92 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/186.92 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 186.92 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 20,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978.97/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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