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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 186.92 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 186.92 and 113.88 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 186.92 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/186.92 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 186.92 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 21,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286.45/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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