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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.67 and 78.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.67 and 78.03 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.67 = 78.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.67 = 78.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.67 × 78.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 15,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.37/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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