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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 185.88 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 185.88 and 117.76 is: 162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 185.88 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/185.88 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 185.88 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 21,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,889.23/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.13

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