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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 186.64 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 186.64 and 120.60 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 186.64 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/186.64 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 186.64 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 22,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508.48/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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