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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 203.88 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 203.88 and 103.52 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 203.88 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/203.88 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 203.88 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 21,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105.66/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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