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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 203.02 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 203.02 and 98.80 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 203.02 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/203.02 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 203.02 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 20,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058.38/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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