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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 202.26 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 202.26 and 89.58 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 202.26 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/202.26 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 202.26 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 18,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118.45/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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