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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 202.98 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 202.98 and 116.17 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 202.98 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/202.98 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 202.98 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 23,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.19/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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