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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 186.64 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 186.64 and 117.05 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 186.64 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/186.64 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 186.64 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 21,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.99/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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