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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 202.84 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 202.84 and 114.86 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 202.84 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/202.84 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 202.84 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 23,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298.20/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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