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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.90 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.90 and 119.80 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.90 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.90 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.90 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 22,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.62/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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