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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 203.56 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 203.56 and 117.68 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 203.56 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/203.56 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 203.56 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 23,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.94/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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