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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 203.10 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 203.10 and 134.20 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 203.10 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/203.10 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 203.10 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 27,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.02/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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