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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 187.52 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 187.52 and 114.03 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 187.52 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/187.52 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 187.52 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 21,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.34/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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