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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 202.84 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 202.84 and 101.24 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 202.84 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/202.84 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 202.84 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 20,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535.52/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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