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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 203.15 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 203.15 and 101.61 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 203.15 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/203.15 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 203.15 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 20,641.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.56/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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