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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.08 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.08 and 116.48 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.08 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.08 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.08 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 21,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674.60/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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