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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.24 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.24 and 105.17 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.24 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.24 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.24 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 21,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374.75/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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