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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.08 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.08 and 88.98 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.08 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.08 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.08 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 17,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981.08/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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