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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 202.12 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 202.12 and 112.28 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 202.12 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/202.12 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 202.12 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 22,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692.74/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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