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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 202.35 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 202.35 and 115.23 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 202.35 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/202.35 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 202.35 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 23,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,316.79/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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