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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.74 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.74 and 118.49 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.74 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.74 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.74 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 22,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244.72/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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