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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.30 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.30 and 118.38 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.30 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.30 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.30 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 24,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.64/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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