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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.67, 187.16 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.67, 187.16 and 118.15 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.67 : 187.16 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.67/187.16 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.67x = 187.16 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.67x = 22,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112.95/135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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