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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 203.21 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 203.21 and 92.21 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 203.21 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/203.21 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 203.21 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 18,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.52/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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