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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 186.96 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 186.96 and 115.85 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 186.96 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/186.96 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 186.96 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 21,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658.38/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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