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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.89 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.89 and 104.82 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.89 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.89 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.89 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 21,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.93/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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