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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 202.41 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 202.41 and 96.50 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 202.41 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/202.41 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 202.41 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 19,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.07/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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