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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 203.09 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 203.09 and 114.27 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 203.09 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/203.09 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 203.09 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 23,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.52/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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