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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.82 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.82 and 115.12 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.82 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.82 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.82 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 23,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463.58/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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