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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 202.41 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 202.41 and 104.49 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 202.41 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/202.41 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 202.41 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 21,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.82/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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