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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.11, 202.58 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.11, 202.58 and 117.03 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.11 : 202.58 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.11/202.58 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.11x = 202.58 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.11x = 23,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.35/135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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