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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 203.54 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 203.54 and 117.26 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 203.54 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/203.54 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 203.54 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 23,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867.10/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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