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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 202.84 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 202.84 and 89.49 is: 134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 202.84 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/202.84 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 202.84 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 18,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151.93/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.30

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