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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 186.68 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 186.68 and 119.91 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 186.68 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/186.68 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 186.68 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 22,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.20/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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