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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.72 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.72 and 117.54 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.72 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.72 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.72 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 23,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945.25/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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