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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.11 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.11 and 119.55 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.11 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.11 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.11 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 22,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369.00/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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