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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 202.94 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 202.94 and 117.22 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 202.94 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/202.94 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 202.94 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 23,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.63/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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