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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 186.03 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 186.03 and 118.35 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 186.03 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/186.03 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 186.03 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 22,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,016.65/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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