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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.43, 203.45 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.43, 203.45 and 97.01 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.43 : 203.45 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.43/203.45 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.43x = 203.45 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.43x = 19,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,736.68/135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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