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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 202.38 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 202.38 and 112.44 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 202.38 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/202.38 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 202.38 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 22,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.37/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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