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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.57 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.57 and 130.71 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.57 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.57 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.57 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 26,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477.60/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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