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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 203.33 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 203.33 and 130.69 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 203.33 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/203.33 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 203.33 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 26,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573.54/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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