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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 202.56 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 202.56 and 86.32 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 202.56 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/202.56 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 202.56 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 17,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484.98/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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