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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 203.12 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 203.12 and 87.44 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 203.12 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/203.12 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 203.12 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 17,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,760.81/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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