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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.19 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.19 and 116.18 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.19 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.19 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.19 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 21,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748.08/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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