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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.68 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.68 and 113.82 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.68 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.68 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.68 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 21,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.74/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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