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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.21 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.21 and 116.57 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.21 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.21 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.21 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 23,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,686.59/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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