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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 203.24 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 203.24 and 116.24 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 203.24 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/203.24 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 203.24 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 23,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625.42/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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