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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 202.47 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 202.47 and 114.88 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 202.47 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/202.47 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 202.47 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 23,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259.75/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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