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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.54 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.54 and 112.05 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.54 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.54 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.54 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 22,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.10/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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