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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 186.94 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 186.94 and 119.97 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 186.94 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/186.94 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 186.94 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 22,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427.19/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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