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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.41 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.41 and 111.31 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.41 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.41 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.41 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 20,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,860.61/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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