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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 202.86 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 202.86 and 113.88 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 202.86 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/202.86 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 202.86 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 23,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101.70/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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