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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 186.46 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 186.46 and 116.83 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 186.46 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/186.46 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 186.46 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 21,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784.12/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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