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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 186.16 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 186.16 and 116.58 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 186.16 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/186.16 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 186.16 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 21,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702.53/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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