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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 203.09 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 203.09 and 131.97 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 203.09 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/203.09 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 203.09 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 26,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801.13/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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