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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 186.75 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 186.75 and 122.16 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 186.75 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/186.75 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 186.75 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 22,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813.38/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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