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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 202.65 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 202.65 and 99.12 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 202.65 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/202.65 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 202.65 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 20,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.67/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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