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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 186.48 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 186.48 and 120.48 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 186.48 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/186.48 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 186.48 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 22,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467.11/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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