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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 202.94 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 202.94 and 112.82 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 202.94 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/202.94 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 202.94 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 22,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.48/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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