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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.24 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.24 and 116.42 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.24 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.24 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.24 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 21,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682.06/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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