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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 188.04 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 188.04 and 119.58 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 188.04 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/188.04 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 188.04 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 22,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485.82/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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