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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 185.98 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 185.98 and 116.61 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 185.98 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/185.98 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 185.98 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 21,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687.13/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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