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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 187.06 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 187.06 and 117.89 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 187.06 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/187.06 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 187.06 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 22,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052.50/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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