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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 202.56 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 202.56 and 89.38 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 202.56 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/202.56 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 202.56 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 18,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104.81/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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