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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 203.27 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 203.27 and 130.71 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 203.27 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/203.27 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 203.27 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 26,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568.77/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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