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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.83 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.83 and 113.62 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.83 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.83 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.83 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 23,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045.54/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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