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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 186.70 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 186.70 and 131.67 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 186.70 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/186.70 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 186.70 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 24,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.81/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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