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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.09 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.09 and 117.44 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.09 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.09 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.09 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 23,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.89/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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