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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.50 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.50 and 129.42 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.50 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.50 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.50 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 26,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207.55/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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