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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 203.43 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 203.43 and 118.17 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 203.43 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/203.43 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 203.43 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 24,039.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.32/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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