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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.48 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.48 and 77.87 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.48 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.48 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.48 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 15,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844.99/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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