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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 202.89 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 202.89 and 112.79 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 202.89 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/202.89 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 202.89 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 22,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,883.96/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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