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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.06 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.06 and 114.06 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.06 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.06 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.06 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 23,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161.02/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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