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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 186.76 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 186.76 and 117.18 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 186.76 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/186.76 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 186.76 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 21,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884.68/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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