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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.13 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.13 and 117.68 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.13 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.13 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.13 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 23,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903.64/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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