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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 202.77 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 202.77 and 131.94 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 202.77 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/202.77 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 202.77 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 26,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753.47/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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