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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.80 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.80 and 89.34 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.80 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.80 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.80 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 18,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118.15/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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