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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.75 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.75 and 113.58 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.75 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.75 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.75 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 23,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.35/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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