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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 187.02 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 187.02 and 117.36 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 187.02 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/187.02 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 187.02 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 21,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948.67/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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