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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.80 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.80 and 104.90 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.80 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.80 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.80 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 21,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.10/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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