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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 203.85 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 203.85 and 118.55 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 203.85 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/203.85 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 203.85 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 24,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.42/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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