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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 185.76 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 185.76 and 118.62 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 185.76 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/185.76 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 185.76 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 22,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034.85/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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