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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 202.59 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 202.59 and 94.59 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 202.59 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/202.59 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 202.59 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 19,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162.99/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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