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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 185.52 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 185.52 and 116.46 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 185.52 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/185.52 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 185.52 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 21,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605.66/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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