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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 203.72 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 203.72 and 78.20 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 203.72 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/203.72 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 203.72 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 15,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930.90/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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