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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 203.12 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 203.12 and 129.50 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 203.12 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/203.12 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 203.12 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 26,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304.87/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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