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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 204.05 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 204.05 and 113.42 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 204.05 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/204.05 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 204.05 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 23,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.61/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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