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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 187.04 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 187.04 and 119.93 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 187.04 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/187.04 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 187.04 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 22,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.58/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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