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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 203.99 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 203.99 and 117.78 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 203.99 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/203.99 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 203.99 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 24,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025.35/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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