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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 187.04 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 187.04 and 117.99 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 187.04 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/187.04 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 187.04 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 22,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.14/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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