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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.56 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.56 and 108 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.56 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.56 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.56 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 21,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.48/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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