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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 202.86 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 202.86 and 96.93 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 202.86 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/202.86 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 202.86 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 19,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.22/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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