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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.32, 203.09 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.32, 203.09 and 86.54 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.32 : 203.09 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.32/203.09 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.32x = 203.09 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.32x = 17,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575.48/135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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