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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.45 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.45 and 119.07 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.45 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.45 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.45 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 24,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224.20/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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