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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 202.72 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 202.72 and 99.28 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 202.72 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/202.72 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 202.72 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 20,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126.04/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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