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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 202.55 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 202.55 and 91.80 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 202.55 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/202.55 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 202.55 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 18,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593.63/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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