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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 186.18 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 186.18 and 116.57 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 186.18 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/186.18 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 186.18 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 21,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703.00/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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