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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 202.82 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 202.82 and 99.18 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 202.82 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/202.82 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 202.82 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 20,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.69/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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