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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 185.12 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 185.12 and 116.40 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 185.12 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/185.12 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 185.12 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 21,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548.26/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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