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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.17 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.17 and 117.50 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.17 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.17 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.17 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 23,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.75/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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