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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.32, 203.28 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.32, 203.28 and 96.92 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.32 : 203.28 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.32/203.28 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.32x = 203.28 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.32x = 19,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.90/135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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