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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.66 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.66 and 89.37 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.66 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.66 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.66 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 18,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.72/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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