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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.16 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.16 and 131.49 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.16 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.16 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.16 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 26,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.35/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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