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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 185.60 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 185.60 and 116.30 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 185.60 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/185.60 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 185.60 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 21,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,583.77/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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