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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 204.35 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 204.35 and 134.64 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 204.35 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/204.35 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 204.35 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 27,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513.68/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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