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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.38 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.38 and 118.56 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.38 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.38 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.38 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 22,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215.77/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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