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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.06 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.06 and 117.72 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.06 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.06 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.06 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 23,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903.63/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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