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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 202.49 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 202.49 and 115.14 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 202.49 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/202.49 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 202.49 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 23,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,314.70/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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