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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 186.03 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 186.03 and 116.31 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 186.03 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/186.03 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 186.03 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 21,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637.15/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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