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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.43 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.43 and 114.34 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.43 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.43 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.43 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 23,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,260.19/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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