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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.88 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.88 and 117.48 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.88 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.88 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.88 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 23,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953.03/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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