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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 203.15 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 203.15 and 103.51 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 203.15 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/203.15 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 203.15 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 21,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028.06/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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