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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.18 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.18 and 118.09 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.18 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.18 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.18 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 23,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993.53/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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