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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 202.85 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 202.85 and 99.20 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 202.85 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/202.85 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 202.85 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 20,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.21/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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