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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 186.59 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 186.59 and 117.01 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 186.59 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/186.59 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 186.59 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 21,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832.90/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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