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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 185.76 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 185.76 and 116.10 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 185.76 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/185.76 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 185.76 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 21,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566.74/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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