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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 186.94 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 186.94 and 113.89 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 186.94 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/186.94 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 186.94 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 21,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,290.60/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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