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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.78 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.78 and 105.18 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.78 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.78 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.78 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 21,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433.58/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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