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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 202.83 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 202.83 and 87.04 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 202.83 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/202.83 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 202.83 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 17,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.32/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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