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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 202.62 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 202.62 and 133.72 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 202.62 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/202.62 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 202.62 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 27,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094.35/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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