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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 184.86 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 184.86 and 116.55 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 184.86 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/184.86 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 184.86 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 21,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545.43/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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