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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.12 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.12 and 118.25 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.12 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.12 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.12 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 24,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.35/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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