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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 202.97 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 202.97 and 96.75 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 202.97 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/202.97 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 202.97 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 19,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.35/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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