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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.34 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.34 and 86.24 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.34 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.34 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.34 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 17,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449.80/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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