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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 203.10 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 203.10 and 115.10 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 203.10 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/203.10 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 203.10 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 23,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376.81/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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