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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 203.44 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 203.44 and 112.64 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 203.44 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/203.44 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 203.44 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 22,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915.48/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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