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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.46 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.46 and 109.76 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.46 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.46 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.46 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 20,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.61/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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