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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.58 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.58 and 109.86 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.58 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.58 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.58 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 20,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.54/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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