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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.53 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.53 and 114.35 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.53 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.53 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.53 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 23,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273.08/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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