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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.11, 201.81 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.11, 201.81 and 115.91 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.11 : 201.81 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.11/201.81 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.11x = 201.81 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.11x = 23,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391.98/135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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