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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 203.60 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 203.60 and 94.96 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 203.60 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/203.60 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 203.60 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 19,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333.86/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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