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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 203 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 203 and 87.36 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 203 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/203 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 203 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 17,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734.08/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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