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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.81 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.81 and 96.80 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.81 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.81 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.81 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 19,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.01/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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