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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 186.14 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 186.14 and 116.55 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 186.14 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/186.14 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 186.14 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 21,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694.03/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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