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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 202.56 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 202.56 and 78 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 202.56 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/202.56 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 202.56 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 15,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799.68/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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