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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 187.76 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 187.76 and 113.90 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 187.76 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/187.76 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 187.76 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 21,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,385.21/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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