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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 186.84 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 186.84 and 117.30 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 186.84 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/186.84 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 186.84 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 21,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916.33/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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