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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 202.95 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 202.95 and 92.50 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 202.95 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/202.95 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 202.95 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 18,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772.88/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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