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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 186.51 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 186.51 and 85.38 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 186.51 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/186.51 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 186.51 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 15,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924.22/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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