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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.32, 203.34 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.32, 203.34 and 99.48 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.32 : 203.34 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.32/203.34 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.32x = 203.34 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.32x = 20,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228.26/135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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