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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 203.22 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 203.22 and 104.88 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 203.22 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/203.22 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 203.22 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 21,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313.71/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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