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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 202.86 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 202.86 and 117.24 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 202.86 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/202.86 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 202.86 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 23,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.31/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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