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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 203.58 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 203.58 and 114.06 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 203.58 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/203.58 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 203.58 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 23,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220.33/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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