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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.72 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.72 and 116.64 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.72 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.72 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.72 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 21,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779.02/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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