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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 187.32 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 187.32 and 112.47 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 187.32 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/187.32 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 187.32 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 21,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.88/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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