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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 203.04 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 203.04 and 86.64 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 203.04 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/203.04 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 203.04 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 17,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.39/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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