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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 185.03 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 185.03 and 117.75 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 185.03 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/185.03 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 185.03 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 21,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787.58/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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