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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 203.02 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 203.02 and 119.18 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 203.02 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/203.02 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 203.02 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 24,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196.59/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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