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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 203.09 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 203.09 and 89.12 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 203.09 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/203.09 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 203.09 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 18,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097.92/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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