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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 186.63 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 186.63 and 117.05 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 186.63 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/186.63 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 186.63 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 21,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.11/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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