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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 186.96 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 186.96 and 116.16 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 186.96 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/186.96 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 186.96 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 21,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.27/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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