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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 187.13 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 187.13 and 111.16 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 187.13 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/187.13 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 187.13 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 20,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800.83/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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