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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.85, 203.98 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.85, 203.98 and 119.75 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.85 : 203.98 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.85/203.98 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.85x = 203.98 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.85x = 24,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426.61/135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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