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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 202.77 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 202.77 and 117.90 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 202.77 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/202.77 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 202.77 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 23,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906.58/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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