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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 202.82 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 202.82 and 104.81 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 202.82 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/202.82 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 202.82 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 21,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256.03/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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