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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 187.68 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 187.68 and 119.52 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 187.68 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/187.68 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 187.68 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 22,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.51/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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