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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 203.61 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 203.61 and 101.45 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 203.61 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/203.61 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 203.61 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 20,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657.12/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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