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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 203.21 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 203.21 and 94.90 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 203.21 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/203.21 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 203.21 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 19,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.63/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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