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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 186.30 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 186.30 and 116.46 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 186.30 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/186.30 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 186.30 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 21,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696.50/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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