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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 202.36 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 202.36 and 88.71 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 202.36 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/202.36 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 202.36 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 17,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951.36/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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