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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 203.25 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 203.25 and 115.08 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 203.25 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/203.25 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 203.25 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 23,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.01/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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