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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.38 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.38 and 109.69 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.38 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.38 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.38 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 20,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553.95/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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