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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.68 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.68 and 111.38 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.68 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.68 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.68 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 20,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903.80/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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