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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 203.54 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 203.54 and 134.64 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 203.54 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/203.54 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 203.54 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 27,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.63/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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