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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.32 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.32 and 111.56 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.32 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.32 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.32 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 20,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897.68/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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