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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 203.03 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 203.03 and 113.81 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 203.03 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/203.03 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 203.03 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 23,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.26/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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