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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 202.94 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 202.94 and 96.80 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 202.94 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/202.94 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 202.94 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 19,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644.59/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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