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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 203.37 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 203.37 and 99.24 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 203.37 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/203.37 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 203.37 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 20,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182.44/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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