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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 203.06 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 203.06 and 87.32 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 203.06 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/203.06 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 203.06 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 17,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.18/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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