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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 187.65 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 187.65 and 111.24 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 187.65 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/187.65 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 187.65 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 20,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874.19/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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