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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.75 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.75 and 113.17 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.75 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.75 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.75 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 23,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.39/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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