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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.61 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.61 and 116.46 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.61 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.61 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.61 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 23,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712.42/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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