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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186.12 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186.12 and 116.56 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186.12 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186.12 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186.12 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 21,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694.15/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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