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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.64 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.64 and 114.20 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.64 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.64 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.64 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 23,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.69/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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