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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 202.96 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 202.96 and 91.94 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 202.96 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/202.96 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 202.96 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 18,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,660.14/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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