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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.04 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.04 and 115.71 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.04 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.04 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.04 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 23,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493.76/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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