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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 202.84 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 202.84 and 108.29 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 202.84 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/202.84 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 202.84 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 21,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965.78/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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