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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 202.47 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 202.47 and 86.29 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 202.47 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/202.47 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 202.47 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 17,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.31/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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