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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 202.32 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 202.32 and 112.21 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 202.32 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/202.32 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 202.32 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 22,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.71/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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