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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 187.58 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 187.58 and 117.49 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 187.58 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/187.58 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 187.58 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 22,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.77/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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