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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 201.89 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 201.89 and 111.21 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 201.89 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/201.89 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 201.89 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 22,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452.19/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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