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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 187.24 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 187.24 and 116.08 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 187.24 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/187.24 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 187.24 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 21,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734.82/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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