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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 202.59 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 202.59 and 87.01 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 202.59 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/202.59 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 202.59 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 17,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627.36/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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