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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.23 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.23 and 109.17 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.23 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.23 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.23 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 22,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077.45/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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