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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 202.70 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 202.70 and 112.86 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 202.70 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/202.70 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 202.70 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 22,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876.72/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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