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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 203.04 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 203.04 and 134.71 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 203.04 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/203.04 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 203.04 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 27,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351.01/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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