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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.78 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.78 and 89.67 is: 134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.78 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.78 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.78 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 18,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183.06/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.30

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