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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.31 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.31 and 111.38 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.31 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.31 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.31 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 22,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643.65/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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