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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.31, 203.13 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.31, 203.13 and 115.15 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.31 : 203.13 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.31/203.13 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.31x = 203.13 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.31x = 23,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.91/135.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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