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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 204.13 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 204.13 and 78.24 is: 117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 204.13 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/204.13 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 204.13 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 15,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971.33/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.48

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