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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 202.84 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 202.84 and 112.81 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 202.84 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/202.84 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 202.84 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 22,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882.38/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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