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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 187.04 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 187.04 and 116.08 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 187.04 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/187.04 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 187.04 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 21,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711.60/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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