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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 203.23 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 203.23 and 117.27 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 203.23 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/203.23 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 203.23 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 23,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832.78/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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