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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 185.40 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 185.40 and 131.92 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 185.40 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/185.40 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 185.40 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 24,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457.97/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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