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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.52 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.52 and 116.56 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.52 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.52 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.52 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 23,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.29/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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