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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 202.60 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 202.60 and 112.32 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 202.60 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/202.60 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 202.60 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 22,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.17/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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