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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 186.06 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 186.06 and 118.79 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 186.06 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/186.06 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 186.06 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 22,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102.07/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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