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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 185.31 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 185.31 and 116.91 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 185.31 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/185.31 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 185.31 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 21,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.59/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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