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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 203.24 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 203.24 and 114 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 203.24 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/203.24 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 203.24 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 23,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169.36/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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