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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.58 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.58 and 114.38 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.58 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.58 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.58 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 23,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285.23/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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