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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.31 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.31 and 111.09 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.31 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.31 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.31 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 20,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807.71/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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