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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 187.23 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 187.23 and 111.28 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 187.23 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/187.23 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 187.23 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 20,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.40/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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