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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 203.02 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 203.02 and 86.68 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 203.02 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/203.02 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 203.02 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 17,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.77/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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