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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 202.57 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 202.57 and 112.57 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 202.57 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/202.57 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 202.57 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 22,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.30/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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