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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 202.12 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 202.12 and 114.89 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 202.12 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/202.12 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 202.12 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 23,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220.27/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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