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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.43, 203.14 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.43, 203.14 and 108.55 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.43 : 203.14 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.43/203.14 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.43x = 203.14 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.43x = 22,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.34/135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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