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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 202.86 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 202.86 and 92.44 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 202.86 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/202.86 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 202.86 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 18,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752.38/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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