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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 186.27 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 186.27 and 116.84 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 186.27 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/186.27 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 186.27 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 21,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762.86/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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