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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 202.43 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 202.43 and 117.87 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 202.43 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/202.43 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 202.43 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 23,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.42/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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