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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 186.72 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 186.72 and 116.80 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 186.72 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/186.72 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 186.72 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 21,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.90/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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