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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.94 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.94 and 86.52 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.94 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.94 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.94 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 17,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558.74/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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