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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.95 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.95 and 117.55 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.95 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.95 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.95 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 23,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.72/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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