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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 203.58 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 203.58 and 77.87 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 203.58 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/203.58 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 203.58 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 15,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.76/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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