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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 202.70 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 202.70 and 96.80 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 202.70 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/202.70 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 202.70 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 19,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,620.59/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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