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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 201.63 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 201.63 and 114.48 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 201.63 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/201.63 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 201.63 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 23,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082.60/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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