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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 186.44 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 186.44 and 116.55 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 186.44 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/186.44 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 186.44 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 21,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729.00/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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