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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 201.60 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 201.60 and 114.61 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 201.60 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/201.60 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 201.60 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 23,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.38/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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