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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 202.32 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 202.32 and 89.37 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 202.32 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/202.32 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 202.32 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 18,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.34/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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