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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 202.70 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 202.70 and 111.38 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 202.70 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/202.70 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 202.70 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 22,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575.99/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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