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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 202.37 and 77.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 202.37 and 77.18 is: 115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 202.37 = 77.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/202.37 = 77.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 202.37 × 77.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 15,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618.03/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.58

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