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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 187.71 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 187.71 and 115.22 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 187.71 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/187.71 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 187.71 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 21,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.95/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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