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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 203.13 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 203.13 and 114.08 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 203.13 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/203.13 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 203.13 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 23,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173.07/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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