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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.30 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.30 and 112.20 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.30 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.30 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.30 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 22,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698.06/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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