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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 186.24 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 186.24 and 120.84 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 186.24 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/186.24 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 186.24 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 22,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505.24/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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