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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 186.80 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 186.80 and 117.96 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 186.80 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/186.80 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 186.80 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 22,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034.93/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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