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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 204.10 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 204.10 and 118.86 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 204.10 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/204.10 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 204.10 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 24,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259.33/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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