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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 186.24 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 186.24 and 116.76 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 186.24 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/186.24 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 186.24 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 21,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,745.38/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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