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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 203.01 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 203.01 and 117.43 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 203.01 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/203.01 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 203.01 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 23,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839.46/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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