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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.72 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.72 and 96.67 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.72 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.72 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.72 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 19,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596.94/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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