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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.92 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.92 and 100.50 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.92 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.92 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.92 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 20,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393.46/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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