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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 202.62 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 202.62 and 113.52 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 202.62 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/202.62 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 202.62 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 23,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.42/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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