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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 202.78 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 202.78 and 135.37 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 202.78 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/202.78 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 202.78 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 27,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450.33/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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