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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.53 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.53 and 114.73 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.53 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.53 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.53 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 23,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236.15/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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