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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 203.98 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 203.98 and 78.23 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 203.98 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/203.98 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 203.98 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 15,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957.36/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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