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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 187.08 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 187.08 and 119.95 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 187.08 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/187.08 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 187.08 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 22,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440.25/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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