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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.57 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.57 and 113.69 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.57 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.57 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.57 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 23,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.89/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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