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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.27, 185.16 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.27, 185.16 and 116.77 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.27 : 185.16 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.27/185.16 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.27x = 185.16 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.27x = 21,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,620.67/134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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