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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.03 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.03 and 119.34 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.03 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.03 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.03 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 22,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200.82/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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