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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 187.09 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 187.09 and 119.33 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 187.09 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/187.09 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 187.09 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 22,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325.45/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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