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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.97 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.97 and 113.97 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.97 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.97 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.97 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 23,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.46/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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