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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.28 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.28 and 119.90 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.28 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.28 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.28 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 22,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335.14/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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