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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.16 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.16 and 111.80 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.16 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.16 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.16 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 22,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,713.29/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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