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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 203.11 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 203.11 and 113.74 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 203.11 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/203.11 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 203.11 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 23,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100.94/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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