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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 202.86 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 202.86 and 111 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 202.86 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/202.86 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 202.86 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 22,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517.46/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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