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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.42 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.42 and 111.90 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.42 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.42 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.42 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 22,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650.80/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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